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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.08, 24,007.76 and 9,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.08, 24,007.76 and 9,843.28 is: 13,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.08 : 24,007.76 = 9,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.08/24,007.76 = 9,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.08x = 24,007.76 × 9,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.08x = 236,315,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,315,103.85/17,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.61

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